Quantitative Analysis of Mineral in Seawater Concentrate from Pamekasan, Madura Using XRF and ICP-OES Methods

Hartesi, Barmi
Wardhana, Yoga Windu
Muhaimin, Muhaimin
Sriwidodo, Sriwidodo
Khairinisa, Miski Aghnia
Dewi, Mayang Kusuma
Chaerunisaa, Anis Yohana

Journal of The Indonesian Society of Integrated Chemistry
Vol. 16 No. 1 (2024): Journal of The Indonesian Society of Integrated Chemistry

Seawater concentrate from Pamekasan is a product with high mineral content. The mineral content analysis of Pamekasan seawater concentrate was conducted using a comparative test of results from X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). This mineral content testing used a skin moisture device. The essential minerals found in Pamekasan seawater concentrate through analysis are Mg, Cl, K, Ca, Cr, Mn, Cu, and Zn. Statistical analysis results from XRF and ICP-OES on market products showed no significant difference in average results; however, there was a significant difference in average results in the samples. The most recommended method for analyzing seawater mineral concentrate from Pamekasan is ICP-OES due to its wider detection range and lower matrix interference.